Canyon
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
$4899
Released 2026
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Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs 3T Racemax² Italia
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is cheaper at $4899. Every spec and price links to its source.
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3T
3T Racemax² Italia
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Released 2025
Which is better: the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or 3T Racemax² Italia?
The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS | 3T Racemax² Italia |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4899 | — |
| Brand | Canyon | 3T |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Frame material | Carbon (CF SLX) | Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) |
| Groupset | SRAM Force AXS XPLR | — |
| Drivetrain speeds | 13 | — |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 42 | 51 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.08 | 19.75 |
| Axle type | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-46t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |
Sources — Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). 3T Racemax² Italia: road.cc (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and 3T Racemax² Italia?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS Carbon (CF SLX) vs 3T Racemax² Italia Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound)
- Max tire clearance (mm): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 42 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 51
- Weight (lb): Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS 18.08 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 19.75